WASHINGTON – On his weekly radio call, U.S. Sen. Tom Udall today discussed the developing situation in Afghanistan, the extension of tax credits for clean energy, and his meetings with business leaders in Albuquerque. Click here to listen to the full audio online. Click here to download the audio. Below is a timeline of Udall’s […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today discussed the transportation reauthorization legislation currently before the Senate. The bill includes four Udall provisions including the Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-related Fatalities Everywhere (ROADS SAFE) act, which would use technology to reduce the number of drunk driving fatalities. Click here for full audio […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) reported today that his legislation to help prevent drunk driving and dangerous “air rage” will now be sent to the president’s desk as a part of the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill that passed the Senate. Udall, whodiscussed the accomplishment on his weekly radio call, has been fighting […]

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will launch a new Single Family Housing Guaranteed Rural Refinance Pilot Program in New Mexico to help rural borrowers refinance their mortgages. Currently, approximately 2,000 New Mexico families are enrolled in the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Program. They are now eligible […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) today discussed the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act on his weekly radio call. Udall also talked about the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, which is headed to the President for his signature. Click here for audio. Below is a timeline of Senator Udall’s remarks: 00:00 – […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) talked with radio reporters today about the Senate’s passage of legislation he introduced to help improve border security by cracking down on smugglers who use ultralight aircraft to bring drugs across the U.S.-Mexico border. Udall also previewed a bill he plans to re-introduce this week that would award […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the 2012 National Defense Authorization bill that passed the Senate last week. He also discussed the closure of the Santa Fe passport office and gave an update on the anticipated Senate schedule as the year comes to an end. For the audio, click […]

WASHINGTON – Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously reported the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) transportation bill out of committee including three amendments offered by U.S. Senator Tom Udall to protect rural roads in New Mexico. The bipartisan MAP-21 bill will provide funding for surface transportation programs within […]

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today ahead of Veterans Day about the VOW to Hiring Heroes Act being considered on the Senate Floor. He also discussed his bill to help veterans impacted by toxic fumes from open-air burn pits. Udall’s legislation would create a registry to help identify, inform and get […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the recent agreement between the FCC and the wireless association, CTIA, to reduce cell phone “bill shock”, and the inclusion of guidelines proposed by Udall. He also discussed the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on concussions and sports equipment marketing practices, featuring a witness […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about President Obama’s deficit reduction plan. He also discussed his push to reinstate the Making Work Pay tax credit and theSenate’s effort to reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance this week. For the audio, click here. Below is a timeline of Senator Udall’s remarks: 00:00 – […]

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about President Obama’s jobs plan, which was sent to Congress on Monday. He also previewed a congressional reception held later in the day in recognition of Medal of Honor recipient Army Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, a Santa Fe native. For the audio, click […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about a bipartisan bill he plans to introduce this week that will make it easier for independent producers to sell natural gas as vehicle fuel. He also answered questions on the debt limit discussions in Congress and highlighted the heroism of Army Ranger Leroy […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about a resolution pending before the Foreign Relations Committee on U.S. involvement in Libya and his concerns about an escalation of military force in the country. He also discussed a bipartisan letter he is spearheading to President Obama, which urges the president to stick […]

CNJ staff Sen. Tom Udall is scheduled to stop in Clovis and Portales Friday and Saturday as part of his small business and economic development tour, according to a news release from his office. Friday, Udall is slated to participate in an economic development roundtable discussion in Portales. Also, according to the release, in Clovis, […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the recent spike in gas prices and efforts in Washington to curb subsidies for Big Oil. He also discussed his views on comprehensive immigration reform in light of President Obama’s speech in El Paso, Texas. For the audio, click here. Below is a […]

Courtesy photo: Jessica and John McGraw Siblings John and Jessica McGraw are teenage students at Eastern New Mexico University and karate instructors in Hobbs. Jessica, 16, is preparing to graduate with her bachelor’s in biology this week, and John expects to finish his bachelor’s in biology and finance in December, at age 19. Argen Duncan […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the killing of Osama bin Laden and his recent small business and economic development tour in New Mexico. For the audio, click here. Below is a time key of Senator Udall’s remarks: 00:00 – Udall opens the conversation by expressing his congratulations to […]

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.: “Osama Bin Laden epitomized the terror that gripped our nation on Sept. 11, 2001. Today, citizens across the globe share in a sense of relief and justice with the Americans who lost loved ones at his hands. Our heartfelt congratulations belong to the intelligence personnel, military forces and Commander-In-Chief for […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall talked with radio reporters today about the federal budget compromise that was reached late Friday night to avoid a government shutdown. He also discussed the bipartisan Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) Amendments of 2011, legislation he reintroduced today. For the audio, click here. Below is a time key of […]